Fallen Officer Charities

Submitted by John Gordon on Tue, 2010-12-21 16:43

Announcements

The Chicago Police Department has suffered tremendously with the loss of five great men in Line of Duty deaths during 2010. At this time, charitable funds have been established or designated to honor the lives of four of these men. As 2010 draws to a close, would you consider making a year end donation to one or more of these funds? Or, would you consider making a donation in 2011? The current funds are as follows:

In honor of Sergeant Alan Haymaker:

Breakthrough Urban Ministries

The Haymaker family has requested that donation be made to Breakthrough Urban Ministries. Sgt. Haymaker would often give people their cards or try to connect them with the ministry as an additional help to them. Breakthrough offers food and shelter for adults and assistance with mental health care, employment training and housing. They also have a food pantry and youth and family services available with programs in early childhood, after school, and athletics.

Donations may be sent to:

Breakthrough Urban Ministries
PO Box 47200
Chicago, IL 60647
773-722-1144

Or you may give online at www.breakthrough.org

In honor of Police Officer Thomas Wortham IV:

Thomas E. Wortham IV Playground Fund

Officer Thomas Wortham IV was the President of the Cole Park Advisory Council and was active on a city-wide Park Advisory Council Network. Thomas committed his time, energy and vision to improving Cole Park. As President of the advisory council, Thomas worked on expanding recreation programs for youth, improving the children’s playground and the running track. The Thomas Wortham IV Playground will be designed and constructed in Cole Park.

Donations may be sent to:

Thomas Wortham IV Playground Fund
C/O Friends of the Park
17 N. State Street, Suite 1450
Chicago, IL 60602

Or you may give online by clicking at http://fotp.org/volunteer/thomas-e-wortham-iv-playground-fund.

In honor of Police Officer Thor O. Soderberg:

The Thor Soderberg Fund – Connecting Youth with Nature

Officer Thor Soderberg was committed to making a positive change in the lives of children, especially those living in poverty. He also loved nature and believed that connecting youth with nature would expand their horizons and thus positively impact their lives.

Checks should be made payable to The Thor Soderberg Fund, and then sent to:

The Chicago Community Trust
111 E. Wacker, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60601

Or you may give online at www.cct.org/give/give-online-1 , then scroll to the bottom of the page for the link The Thor Soderberg Fund – Connecting Youth with Nature.

In honor of Police Officer Michael Bailey:

The Michael Bailey Memorial Fund

The Officer Michael Bailey Memorial Fund will be dedicated to the enhancement of the mind, body and spirit through martial arts practice in urban communities.

Checks should be made payable to The Officer Michael Bailey Memorial Fund, and then sent to:

The Chicago Community Trust
111 E. Wacker, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60601

Or you may give online at www.cct.org/give/give-online-1, then scroll to the bottom of the page for the link The Officer Michael Bailey Memorial Fund.